2022-01-18, 06:06 PM
Without using osculating elements, 1994 PC1 is plotted about 2.5' out of position compared with observations last night from several stations in SE Texas. Not a biggie for this bright rock, but if your skies are marginal, make sure to use a fresh set of osculating elements. Not the default elements from the MPCORB. Last night, I had trouble centering the initial FOV due to my south sky having a good bit of light pollution from Conroe and Houston. Once the field was located, I had no issues following the big rock.
Tonight I plan on doing mag estimates since it passes thru a large field of similar magnitude stars.
Tonight I plan on doing mag estimates since it passes thru a large field of similar magnitude stars.